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Applying to United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT : Info & How-To

If you’re contemplating submitting an application to United States Coast Guard Academy, it’s worth noting that this college, situated in New London, CT, USA, is recognized for being more selective compared to other colleges throughout the country.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Considered but Not Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Implied No
Application Undergraduate Fee	$0
Admissions Website	https://www.uscga.edu/admissions/
Online Appliation Website	https://www.uscga.edu/apply/

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	More Selective
Applications Accepted	20%

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Is It Hard to Get Into USCGA?

Acceptance Rate

United States Coast Guard Academy has a very low acceptance rate of 20%, making it one of the most selective out of all the colleges and universities in the nation. It's probably a good idea to apply to other schools in addition to USCGA just in case you don't make the cut.

Average Test Scores

About 73% of students accepted to USCGA submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 610 and 690. Math scores were between 610 and 710.

USCGA received ACT scores from 50% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 27 and 32.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By USCG Public Affairs photograph of United States Coast Guard under License

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